Given that the Internet is full with online hazards, this section is designed to raise the awareness of some safety precautions to children and parents
Safety Tips For ensuring safe surfing
- Keep your personal details private
- Beware of emails from people you don't really know
- Don't send your picture to someone without your parents' permission
- Get your parents' consent before meeting somebody you have contacted in cyberspace
- Always discuss with your parents before spending time "surfing" on the Internet
If you doubt your child is misusing the Internet, follow these steps:
- Don’t panic as wrong conclusions may be reached
- Find out clues which may bring you evidence of any misuse by your children
- Check the history folder for recently visited websites
- Be on the look out for excessive telephone bills
- Check how often your child is online late at night
- Monitor online conversations
